Chapter 16: Midi Timecode; Connecting Midi Timecode Devices; Assign The Midi Device; Synchronizing A Layer With Midi Timecode - High End Systems CATALYST Series User Manual

Chapter 16:
MIDI Timecode
Catalyst Media Servers can receive MIDI timecode and a Layer's playback can
synchronize to the timecode.

Connecting MIDI Timecode Devices

Many aftermarket companies manufacture USB to MIDI devices for use with the
PowerMac computer. Typically these devices consist of a USB connector on one end and a
number of MIDI connections on the other. Contact High End Systems technical support
for recommended USB to MIDI devices.
Connect the MIDI device's USB plug to the USB port on the PowerMac computer.

Assign the MIDI Device

Click on the Device field of the Midi Time Code Input panel in the Catalyst Control
window. Click on the installed MIDI device to select it.
Device field

Synchronizing a Layer with MIDI Timecode

Assign the Play Mode parameter of a Layer to a DMX value of 100(Sync to MTC 0hr) to
read the current frame from the MIDI device. The Layers content will playback according
to the values of the MIDI timecode. Additional Play Mode values synchronize to different
times. For example, a Play Mode parameter value of 101 synchronizes to MTC 1hr and a
value of 102 to 2hr.
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